Experts say the officer who killed a Long Island college student and a home invasion suspect on Friday was confronted with a split-second choice.More >>
The college student was being held in a headlock by a masked intruder with a loaded gun to her head, police said. Then the gunman took aim at an officer.More >>
Authorities have resumed the search for two young brothers who were passengers in an all-terrain vehicle that overturned in a Mississippi creek.More >>
Authorities have resumed the search for two young brothers who were passengers in an all-terrain vehicle that overturned in a Mississippi creek.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:47 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:47:27 GMT
Across the state Sunday, the Mississippi Highway Patrol honored fellow officers who died in the line of duty. In Petal, a special graveside services was held for native Danny Nash. Nash was shot and killedMore >>
Across the state Sunday, the Mississippi Highway Patrol honored fellow officers who died in the line of duty.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:53 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:53:06 GMT
Community members and fellow classmates of Natalie Hightower are gathering tonight for a candlelight vigil in her honor. The 12-year-old Vancleave Middle School student underwent surgery this past MondayMore >>
They came, looking like a sea of orange--Natalie's favorite color, more than 200 strong.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:17 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:17:56 GMT
A body discovered in Clinton Saturday night has led to a homicide investigation. Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham Stewart confirms a body was discovered, although few other details are known. The bodyMore >>
Clinton Police Department's Interim Chief Mike Warren said upon further investigation, it appears a disagreement over a woman may have led to the death of a Jackson man.
The whistleblower who supplied the video tape showing alleged abuse of juveniles in the Forrest County detention center has settled out of court in her federal lawsuit against Forrest county.
Tawana Bolton, filed suit against the county claiming she was wrongfully terminated from her job at the juvenile detention center because she reported alleged abuse at the center, including providing WDAM TV with surveillance video.
At the time, Forrest County Sheriff, Billy McGee said she was fired for forging a signature on a medical excuse. According to federal documents, Bolton has agreed to settle with the county's insurance carrier for $250 thousand.
Sheriff's department attorney Jim Dukes Jr. says the county still admits no liability and contends she was terminated for forging medical excuses, and insubordination when confronted about the excuses. According to Dukes, Sheriff McGee was against the settlement, but the county's insurance carrier controlled the settlement.
Monday, May 20 2013 1:43 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:43:37 GMT
HATTIESBURG (WDAM) - Police say a tractor trailer accident is blocking 38th Avenue and Hardy Street. Police are diverting traffic. Copyright 2013 WDAM. All rights reserved.More >>
Police say a tractor trailer accident is blocking 38th Avenue and Hardy Street. Police are diverting traffic.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 12:30 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:30:56 GMT
NOTE: Photos and videos will be added to this story later in the evening. The Walthall County Sheriffs Department along with The Humane Society of the United States are in the process of raiding a puppyMore >>
Among the dogs, many are dead, and skeletal remains are mixed with living animals in small, dark, filthy enclosures.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 12:14 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:14:42 GMT
A few Hattiesburg residents got together three Easter Sundays ago and decided to form a plan: They'd take on two of Hattiesburg's historic buildings and create an atmosphere for urban living. DanielMore >>
A few Hattiesburg residents got together three Easter Sundays ago and decided to form a plan: They'd take on two of Hattiesburg's historic buildings and create an atmosphere for urban living. DanielMore >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:17 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:17:56 GMT
A body discovered in Clinton Saturday night has led to a homicide investigation. Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham Stewart confirms a body was discovered, although few other details are known. The bodyMore >>
Clinton Police Department's Interim Chief Mike Warren said upon further investigation, it appears a disagreement over a woman may have led to the death of a Jackson man.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:54 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:54:08 GMT
More and more ignition interlock devices are being used for D.U.I offenders. Its a device that keeps a car from starting, if a driver has had too much alcohol. Mississippi is joining the list of statesMore >>
More and more ignition interlock devices are being used for DUI offenders. Its a device that keeps a car from starting, if a driver has had too much alcohol.More >>
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